Building IGFA 80lb Trolling Rods

[Glenn W]

I'm a rookie at rod building and am finishing up a set of Dink Rods. I'm happy with the results so far, so now I want to tackle a set of 80lb trolling rods.
I want to use the very best components available ( I know, I'm bending over already---

What blank?--- What Rollers?---- What butt?

I'm thinking:
Seeker SIGFA80 blanks
Winthrop rollers--- ouch!
AFTCO Unibutts

Should I go with 5 or 6 rollers plus the tip top? These rods will be IGFA trolling rods (7')

[paul708]

maybe use a aftco storabutt? winthrop guides are Ok, there are "real nice" winthrops . let me know if i can help with parts, i am usually cheaper than most, good luck with the new project

[Glenn W]

maybe use a aftco storabutt? winthrop guides are Ok, there are "real nice" winthrops . let me know if i can help with parts, i am usually cheaper than most, good luck with the new project

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Thanks Paul, The Storabutt offers no additional benefit to my needs so I'll go with the Unibutts.
I would be interested in purchasing my components from you.
Please quote:
Seeker Blank noted above;
Winthrop rollers- set of 6 (all Black);
Winthrop roller top (Black);
Aftco Regular Straight Unibutt (Black);
I am also loooking for a source of top quality leather for the grips
Include Shipping to Richmond, Va.

I will be making 2 rods to start with.

[paul708]

give me a call 6105917734till 2Pm most days we can go over the order

[BTH284]

Glenn check out www.rodbuilding.org (hope admin does not mind me putting this link up). Some of the best in the world over there. You will have to sign up and you can go to the question and answer part. Should get some additional info over there. Hope this helps.

[Double D]

Lets see some pics of the dink rods, I know you have a camera

I made my trolling rods on calstar graphiter blanks. Don't know if they are "the best", but I have been happy with them

the winthrop rollers are nice if you have the coin

I didnt think I wanted the storabutts either, but later regretted it

pics of the winthrops

[Capt-D]

Hey doug/Paul are you able to change from a uni to a storabutt after construction. Or is it possible to convert a normal standup rod from a fixed but to a storabutt of uni butt with completely screwing up the rod?

-D

[Double D]

Hey doug/Paul are you able to change from a uni to a storabutt after construction.

Yes, they will screw right in. all it takes is money

Or is it possible to convert a normal standup rod from a fixed but to a storabutt of uni butt with completely screwing up the rod?

-D

much more difficult. I wouldn't try it, but maybe Paul could do it

[gradywhite273]

oh those winthrops are nice.

[Glenn W]

oh those winthrops are nice.

Oh shit, I can see it now--- Tim 'll be even be putting Winthrops on his Crappie rods. The man is a certifiable Tackle Ho I tell ya.